Most types of boxwood shrubs are cultivars of either Buxus sempervirens, also known as common or American boxwood, or Buxus microphylla, better known as Japanese boxwood. Other boxwood varieties are ...
Here's why your boxwood is turning brown and what to do about it.
Boxwood shrubs have been popular for centuries across the world and are considered one of the oldest known garden plants.
I don’t claim to be a boxwood expert, but I am an avid reader of Ohio State’s weekly Buckeye Yard and Garden Line e-blast, which features information about all the frightening wee beasties attacking ...
Boxwoods need regular trimming and pruning to let in light, prevent fungus, and keep shrubs healthy. Best times to trim are mid-spring and late summer—avoid pruning in fall or winter. Style options ...
Picture this: Your once-vibrant boxwood hedge suddenly starts to wilt. The leaves develop brown spots, and then their lush, green foliage turns a sickly brown. That, my friends, is the handiwork of ...
Q: I’m taking out a boxwood hedge due to recurring insect and disease issues. What can I plant in their place that has a similar look? A: Although every plant has potential pest or disease issues, ...
It’s not always a bad sign! Here’s how to know when your boxwoods need extra care.
Gardening season is in the rearview mirror, but you may have questions as you plan for next year. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live.
The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) is expanding the Box Tree Moth (BTM) quarantine zone to stop the spread of the invasive insect.